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privileges

NOUN

right, due

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advantage allowance authority authorization benefit concession entitlement exemption freedom immunity license opportunity prerogative right

STRONG

appanage appurtenance birthright boon chance charter claim event favor franchise grant liberty perquisite sanction

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantage hindrance loss misfortune refusal responsibility restriction

STRONG

disapproval

WEAK

detriment

Example Sentences

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In May 2022, the hacker went through the firm's network and took over administrator privileges — the highest level of system access to the IT network, the ICO said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

When we talk about U.S. citizenship, there is a tendency to assume that, Well, of course everyone wants legal citizenship because it means access to rights, privileges, and protections.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

For Gayle King, being Oprah Winfrey’s best friend has its privileges — and some obligations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

To be useful, agents have to be given a lot of privileges around private data and communications, and that makes them subject to a new class of cyberattack called prompt injection.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Anna didn’t know that the doctor had no practicing privileges there, just as he had none at Mercy.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison